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Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 with a mammoth two-run homer and red-hot Anthony Rendon had four hits as visiting Washington reduced its magic number for clinching the National League East to six games with a 10-3 victory over the Mets on Saturday. Ian Desmond had three hits and three RBI, and Denard Spanhit a two-run homer in the ninth and scored three times as the Nationals improved to 13-1 in their last 14 at Citi Field. Doug Fister (14-6) matched his career high in wins and improved to 4-0 lifetime against the Mets by allowing three runs - two earned - over six innings. Wilmer Flores smacked a two-run homer, Juan Lagares had three...

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